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Magnolia Orchid Shanlinxi Oolong
Magnolia Orchid Shanlinxi Oolong
Magnolia Orchid Shanlinxi Oolong
Magnolia Orchid Shanlinxi Oolong
Magnolia Orchid Shanlinxi Oolong
Magnolia Orchid Shanlinxi Oolong

Magnolia Orchid Shanlinxi Oolong

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Magnolia Orchid Shanlinxi Oolong

 

Powerfully scented with fresh Magnolia x alba flowers, this oolong is full of hints of Magnolia and Orchid blossoms with some fun Wild Ginger Flower spice in the aftertaste. Melded nicely with a thick Shanlinxi Milk Oolong base, it creates a unique and special brew for those that love floral scented teas.

Our friend's farm up on Shanlinxi has a few large White Champaca trees on the edges of their tea garden and they use those flowers to scent a limited batch of their spring milk oolong each year. If this proves to be a popular tea, we will certainly visit them this spring to help in the processing of this gorgeously scented tea!

**With many English names like White Champaca, White Jade Orchid, White Sandalwood and more, the flower that scents this tea is familiar to all Taiwanese. The flowers are often times found in bunches hanging from the rear view mirrors of taxis in Taipei and are one of the most familiar and sought after flowers of Taiwanese over the age of about 60 or so.


Elevation: 1600m

Status: Tested Agrochemical Safe

Cultivar: Jinxuan, White Champaca Flowers

Oxidization: 30%

Season: Winter, 2024

Method: Hand picked, processed on site, small batch

Region: Shanlinxi, Nantou

Recommend Brewing Style:

Gong Fu Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~100C water, 30, 45, 60 then add 5-10 seconds steeps in gaiwan. Lasts 4-5+ steeps.

Western Style: 3g per 100ml, ~100c water for 3 minutes. Lasts 2-3 steeps.


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Maggie
Perfect Magnolia Tea

Absolutely delightful - this tea is exactly what I've been searching for! I've been trying to recreate drinks at home that are similar to ones I can get at milk tea shops specializing in floral teas, and this oolong manages to hit the home run for me. The flavor is delicate, and if you leave it steeped longer it'll become more intense. I've had good results with second and third pours as well trying to make the tea last for me before my next order. Will be purchasing again!

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L.K.
Soothing and Enjoyable

I love jasmines so I thought I would give this one a try too, and it does not disappoint. The jinxuan and the floral fragrance of the magnolia orchids blends together so well, producing a thick and floral tea. Does very well grandpa style and makes my desk smell amazing!

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Stephanie Chan
Gorgeous Magnolia Orchid

I tried a sample and had to come back for more. This magnolia and the gardenia scented are my current favorite floral teas. The magnolia fragrance is beautiful and blends so well with the jinxuan. Like another reviewer said, this also reminds me of my trip to Thailand. Please visit your friend every Spring so I can continue to order this again and again!

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Maria Chadiarakou
Flavourful tea -- will buy again

An amazing scent combined with a gentle but defined flavour. I had to reread the description to check if artificial flavour had been added--but it's just the leaves! Recommend!

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Marisa
Nostalgic

The magnolia orchid scent is decadent and reminds me of my childhood summers visiting family in Thailand, and the garden my grandma kept at my family's house. The aroma is reminiscent of Thai "phuang malai" (floral garlands). Ordered 50g along with 50g of the Buttermilk Oolong (also amazing) as my first purchase from Mountain Stream. I'm so glad I did, and a bit sad that it's sold out! I don't know if it is possible to restock one day, but please consider it :) thank you! -Marisa, USA